Comparison

PageStore vs Science Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PageStore

Save web pages in various formats like PDF, JPEG, or PNG, with options for trimming and reader mode. Share content directly from your browser or other apps. Pro features include webarchive saving and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Full page saves with images intact
  • Save as PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • Trimming and reader mode support
  • Share extension for saving
  • Webarchive saving (Pro)
  • iCloud sync (Pro)
Features
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The Internet is an endless source of information, yet a significant portion of it can be a waste of time and potentially harmful. To make the most out of your online experience, focus on the valuable 1% that remains timeless and relevant to your interests and goals. PageStore serves as a personal, private, safe box for your favorite web content. With PageStore, you can do: 1. Full page saves with all images/formats intact 2. Save in any format: PDF, JPEG, PNG, single/multi-page 3. Support trimming, reader mode etc. 4. You can save right in your browser or any other apps with the Share/Action extension. 5. Pro level perks: webarchive saving & effortless iCloud sync. It doesn't have: 1. A server to store any of your data. Your data is either on your local device or your own iCloud (for Pro). 2. Recommendation system. It won't know your preferences. You should know what is valuable to you. 3. Subscription. Pro is just a one-time purchase. Just enjoy your favorite content.

About

Science Explorer

Features
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Science Explorer - the smart way to master science! Built for the curriculum, Science Explorer covers Year 7 through Year 10 with 8 topics, 118 levels, and 1,950+ real science questions. YEAR 7-8 TOPICS (10 levels each): - Chemistry — Atoms, elements, reactions & the periodic table (220+ questions) - Biology — Cells, body systems, ecosystems & genetics (200+ questions) - Physics — Forces, energy, electricity & motion (200+ questions) - Earth Science — Rocks, plate tectonics, weather & space (200+ questions) - Scientific Method — Experiments, variables, data & lab safety (200+ questions) YEAR 9-10 TOPICS (20 levels each): - Chemistry II — Bonding, moles, stoichiometry & organic chemistry (250+ questions) - Biology II — DNA, evolution, human physiology & disease (250+ questions) - Physics II — Waves, electromagnetism, nuclear & quantum (250+ questions) - New Space & Universe topic — 80 questions across 8 levels LEARN FROM EVERY MISTAKE: Every question includes a detailed explanation. Correct answers auto-advance so you keep your flow. Wrong answers show the solution — tap to review, then move on. SMART PLACEMENT TEST: A quick placement quiz on first launch determines your starting level automatically. GAMIFIED LEARNING: - Earn 1-3 stars on every level - Build answer streaks for bonus XP - Level up and unlock 30 achievements - Compete on the global leaderboard - Complete the daily challenge for extra rewards 1,950+ QUESTIONS across 110 levels — every quiz draws from a large pool so it's different every time. All aligned to the Curriculum. Created by A Star Learner — helping students achieve their best.

Screenshots

PageStore4 screens
Science Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Science Explorer at none against PageStore's 2. Science Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PageStore sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Science Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PageStore ships an update monthly, Science Explorer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PageStore versus Science Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPageStoreScience Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPengchong WangDung Ba Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PageStore

One-time2
  • App Premium$2.99
  • App Premium - Original$4.99
None

Science Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PageStore free?
PageStore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Science Explorer free?
Science Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PageStore or Science Explorer have ads?
Neither PageStore nor Science Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PageStore or Science Explorer?
PageStore ships an update monthly, and Science Explorer every 9 days. Most recently, PageStore was updated on October 6, 2026 and Science Explorer on October 2, 2026.

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